Newspaper article reporting meeting of citizens who: demanded 500 troops be raised and officered from N.W. California to defeat and remove Indians; 50 men to be paid from $1000 per month county fund to guard grazing areas; immediate dismissal of George Hanson, California Superintendent of Indian Affairs as being incompetent. Written in the Humboldt Times, Eureka, January 3, 1863.

Letter from B. Callahan to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, saying he had obtained a copy of a telegram from Senator M.L. Latham to Louis McLane quoting the War Bond appropriation as $229,870.00 and it could be chosen in bonds or bank notes. Callahan seems to be some sort of creature of Kibbe’s. Written in San
Francisco, January 16, 1863.

Letter from Brigadier General George Wright, Company Commander, Department of Pacific, to Governor Stanford suggesting Stanford allow four infantry companies be raised in Humboldt County. They were to be mustered into service for as long as needed in area and then out. Written in Headquarters, Department of Pacific, San Francisco, January 21, 1863.

Letter from Walter Van Dyke to Governor Stanford asking that all officers in four infantry companies to be raised be locals, all pay start as soon as possible on recruitment, no volunteer to be used elsewhere but in Humboldt Military District. Written in Sacramento, January 29, 1863.

Letter from George Wright, Company Commander, Department of Pacific, to Governor L. Stanford asking him to raise six company volunteers for service in Humboldt County War. Written at Headquarters, Department of Pacific, Sacramento, February 5, 1863.

Petition from citizens of Trinity County to Governor Stanford that John Rothenbucher be given command of volunteer company to be mustered into service for duty against Indians. Written in Weaverville, February 9, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

02/09/1863

Folder F3753:629, Military Department. Adjutant General. Indian War Papers, F3753, California State Archives.

Letter from C.C. Batteman to Governor Stanford recommending that command of Humboldt Volunteer Battalion be given to Lieutenant Staples with rank of Major. Says highly qualified and citizens want him so politically expedient. Written in San Francisco, February 9, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

n.d.

Folder F3753:630, Military Department. Adjutant General. Indian War Papers, F3753, California State Archives.

Petition from citizens of Trinity County to Governor Stanford requesting he appoint Orion Washington 1st Lieutenant or 2nd Lieutenant in volunteer company be mustered to fight Indians in Trinity and Humboldt Counties. Written in Trinity County, undated.

No copy of document; citation only.

02/11/1863

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 436.
AG Dead Office File, Row 3, File 4

Letter from General W.C. Kibbe, Adjutant General of California, to Walter Van Dyke enclosing memorandum of expenses incurred in defending frontier from Indians. Kibbe points out he has money coming personally. Written at Headquarters, Adjutant General’s Office, Sacramento, February 25, 1863.

March

Letter from Brigadier General George Wright, Company Commander, Department of Pacific, to Governor Stanford explaining he had suggested that six company of volunteers be called out in Humboldt County to protect citizens. They were not in U.S. Army volunteer corp., not entitled to pay and allowances except by act of Congress. Wright could only arm, ration, and supply them for campaign. If any questions Stanford might better wait for War Department action. Written at Headquarters, Department of Pacific, Sacramento, March 2, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

03/03/1863

Folder F3753:937, Military Department. Adjutant General. Indian War Papers, F3753, California State Archives.

Letter from L. Phelps to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, telling him that the original War Bonds will absorb the appropriation made for payment of those issued prior to January 1, 1854 so no money can be applied as contemplated by the act of June 23, 1861. Written in Washington, D.C., March 3, 1863.

Letter from Mrs. Sara H. Bowles asking Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, to help in obtaining settlement of claims of Bowles and Coddington against California for Spoilation Claims from 1852-55 and supplies furnished Kibbe’s Rangers in 1858. This to settle Bowles estate after four years. Written in Arcata, March 20, 1863.

Letter from Walter McDonald to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, asking him to clarify what is method of paying off War Bonds and why is he required to pay 5% for commissions expenses. Refers to two previous letters. Written in Chicago, March 22, 1863.

April

Copy of audit by 3rd Auditor, War Department of California Indian War Claims to include pertinent correspondence. Shows allowances made for individual expeditions from 1855-59. Written in Washington, D.C., April-November 1863.

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 444.
AG Dead Office File, Row 4, File 7

Letter from Dr. W.D. Miller to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, informing him he was resubmitting a bill for treatment of wounded men since Kibbe had disallowed previous one on grounds Miller had said it was free after a certain date. Said since Legislature cut his original bill in half he was submitting this to get paid. Written in Arcata, April 22, 1863.

Orders relieving Dr. J. Clark as Assistant Surgeon of Fort Humboldt and appointing Dr. Richard Potts. Clark is thanked by post Company Commander for work. Back side is a certification of copy of original orders by Humboldt County clerk, dated May 18, 1863. Written at Fort Humboldt, December 10, 1853. ?

No copy of document; citation only.

05/11/1863

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 464.
AG Dead Office File, Row 5, File 6

Orders relieving Dr. J. Clark as Assistant Surgeon of Fort Humboldt and appointing Dr. Richard Potts. Clark is thanked by post Company Commander for work. Back side is a certification of copy of original orders by Humboldt County clerk, dated May 18, 1863. Written at Fort Humboldt, December 10, 1853.

No copy of document; citation only.

05/21/1863

Folder F3753:925, Military Department. Adjutant General. Indian War Papers, F3753, California State Archives.

Letter from J. Issac and Company to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General inquiring if bills for supplies for volunteer companies currently being organized but still not mustered in service be State responsibility or private concern of Captain’s organizing companies? Written in Ukiah, May 21, 1863.

A certification by Dr. Augustus R. Egbert, Post Surgeon, Fort Humboldt, that the post records indicate that Dr. J. Clark served honorably as Assistant Surgeon and in such a manner as to reflect credit upon himself. Written at Fort Humboldt, May 27, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

05/28/1863

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 474-475.

Letter from August Egbert, Surgeon, U.S. Army to Governor Stanford recommending one Graham Lee, M.D. for position of Surgeon with Mountaineer Battalion now being raised. Written at Fort Humboldt, May 29, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

05/29/1863

Folder F3753:634, Military Department. Adjutant General. Indian War Papers, F3753, California State Archives.

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 491.
AG Dead Office File, Row 3, File 6

Union Guard, Fifth Brigade, Quincy, Plumas County

06/23/1863

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 494.
AG Dead Office File, Row 4, File 1

Letter from Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, to D.R. Ashley, State Treasurer, calling his attention to act which authorizes issuance of bonds to pay for expenses incurred by suppression of Indian hostilities and for property lost by citizens and asking him to comply with act. Written in Sacramento, June 23, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

06/24/1863

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 513.
AG Dead Office File, Row 5, File 5

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 511.
AG Dead Office File, Row 6, File 3

Trueman Head Rifles, Company F, Fifth Brigade, French Gulch, Shasta County

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 515.
AG Dead Office File, Row 6, File 3

Letter from E. G. Ferguson to Governor Stanford volunteering for commission to raise volunteer company to fight Indians. Says answered call of President for first 75000 men and made 1st Lieutenant. Written at Folsom, June 28, 1863.

Letter from D.R. Ashley, State Treasurer, to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, in answer to his letter referring to issuance of War Bonds to pay for Indian hostilities, Ashley states he turned over all books and papers to War Board Examiners and has only books and papers pertinent to Treasury business. Written in Sacramento, July 15, 1863.

Letter from Brigadier General Wright to Governor Stanford stating a company of volunteers is being raised at Yreka and Weaverville and they will gather at Weaverville to protect people on New River. Also has ordered Colonel Whipple and commander at Fort Gaston to take prompt action against Indians. Written at Headquarters, San Francisco, August 3, 1863.

Letter from Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, to John Livingston saying he heard that Livingston’s agents were instructed to protect paying 5% of the bonds redemption value as commissions’ costs. Kibbe says 3/5 of that money was voted to him by Legislature and he has to have it to pay debts in D.C. contracted at bond holders’ behalf. Written in Sacramento, September 7, 1863.

Telegram from R.C. Dumm, Assistant Adjutant General, Department of Pacific, to Governor Stanford stating orders were sent Colonel Shipple to give necessary protection. Also to Captain Mellen to send detachment from Fort Crook. Written in San Francisco, September 18, 1863.

Letter from Robert Burns to Governor Stanford requesting a commission as Captain and permission to raise 6th Company of Volunteer Battalion of Humboldt County. Outlines his politics, profession, and military expense. Written in Arcata, September 23, 1863.

Letter from Robert Burns to Governor Stanford requesting a commission as Captain and permission to raise 6th Company of Volunteer Battalion of Humboldt County. Outlines his politics, profession, and military expense. Written in Arcata, September 23, 1863.

October

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 544.
AG Dead Office File, Row 6, File 3

Company D of the California Mountaineers, Fort Humboldt, Wm C. Martin, Capt.; “volunteers will be entitled to $100 bounty from the U.S. government, $25 from Humboldt County. Monthly pay as allowed by army regulations.”

Letter from A. Johnson to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, stating he was a volunteer in late Indian War in California, enlisting at Yreka and never was paid. Now wants to know how to go about it. Written in Corvallis, Oregon, October 31, 1863.

November

Letter from Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, to J.R. Atkinson, 3rd Auditor, inquiring what actions had been taken on additional accounts of Humboldt-Klamath Expedition 1858-59 forwarded to his office for settlement. Written in Sacramento, November 7, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

11/14/1863

Folder F3753:933, Military Department. Adjutant General. Indian War Papers, F3753, California State Archives.

Letter from Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, to S.G. Whipple answering inquiry on Mrs. Sey’s accounts. Says has written to D.C. for settlement of Humboldt-Klamath Expeditions. Will let him know when he gets word. Written in Sacramento, November 14, 1863.

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 558.
AG Dead Office File, Row 6, File 3

Letter from Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, to George Oulton, Controller, asking for all papers and books relating to Indian Expeditions in State. Used some format as to Treasury issue bonds to pay costs or for losses, etc. Written in Sacramento, December 16, 1863.

No copy of document; citation only.

12/19/1863

Folder F3753:935, Military Department. Adjutant General. Indian War Papers, F3753, California State Archives.

Letter from George Oulton, Controller, to Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, transmitting all books and papers relating to Indian Expeditions as requested. Includes Kibbe’s receipt. Written in Sacramento, December 19, 1863.

Letter from Major General Wright to Adjutant General, U.S. Army, D.C., reporting all well but Indian war in Humboldt District. Suggests using Catalina as a reservation – says he already has taken possession of island. Written at Headquarters, Department of Pacific, San Francisco, December 21, 1863.

Letter from Wm. Kibbe, Adjutant General, to C. Cole asking him to check with 3rd-Auditor or H.G. Fant to see if three War Bonds of $100 each that were forwarded, were cashed. Written in Sacramento, December 26, 1863.

The National Guard of California, 1849-1880 (Part. 2), Compiled with the Assistance of the Work Projects Administration from Records in the Adjutant General’s Office of California and the California State Library (Sacramento, 1940), 560.
AG Dead Office File, Row 4, File 6